Crown Alley — Restaurant in Lake Mary

Saw an instagram reel about this place and on the way back from Orlando we gave it a try. The big red European phone booth was very cool, unfortunately it was not working. Note on the door side use side door. Still took a photo. Once inside, the front room was packed with what looked to be a group waiting for a tables at the Gafton Street. Once in the speak easy area the atmosphere was comfortable with booths, table, and bar. It was lit properly, with no idea it was sun and thunderstorm Florida afternoon. But they need to do something about vents, the AC blows great, but it needs to be redirected off the bar. Wife moved twice because it was so cold. The drinks selection was okay, and the 1 of the 3 guys behind the bar had extensive cocktail experience. The other 2 gave it their best. I understand they have only open about 6 week when we came in on a Saturday afternoon. So it's a learning curve. Wife and I each had 2 drinks the first round was great the 2nd two needed some help, we ordered a sharkcoochie board that was amazing. The bathrooms are COED, which was different, but didn't bother me or my wife. When we walked out into the sun it felt like we just rolled out of Vegas casino at 7am without loosing money. Going to give it a few more months, but will be back to give...

I rented Crown Alley for my son's rehearsal dinner. Ashley worked with me for several months to create the best possible evening. Everything turned out perfectly! The food choices were fantastic, the three servers were attentive and the atmosphere couldn't be better. I had looked at several venues before booking Crown Alley. The price was comparable to many regular (boring) restaurants. This environment was not boring! They even supplied a microphone, access to using your own playlist for the overhead speakers (which were better than I had expected) and constant cleaning and drink refills. Ashley even stopped in when we were decorating to make sure I was ready to go. They allowed outside desserts to be brought in which gave us more options. I highly recommend Crown Alley for your private event! Thank you again for everyone who was on...

So much to say about this fantastic little spot in the heart of Lake Mary. Fantastic service, drinks, and vibe. All that is 100% accurate.

The real gems of Crown Alley are the servers & bartenders, though. Nikki & Brooklyn were an absurd pleasure to be around (and SO tolerant of some new friends that joined us who were...exuberant.) and beyond professional while still being fun, entertaining, and on the spot with their service.

Can't thank those two (Nikki & Brooklyn, in case we didn't mention it) enough for being just plain awesome. Great staff takes the investment in a fantastic location, ambiance, and product and makes it something really special.

Kudos to the team @ Crown Alley! We'll be back!

(Probably alone...